Salman Akhtar, MD
NPI 1639168966 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Las Vegas, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salman Akhtar, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Las Vegas, NV (NPI 1639168966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639168966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 8926 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,923 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,694 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 359 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 178 | $76 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 82 | $188 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 77 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 206 | 61 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 146 | 57 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 86 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 | 26 |
| Carvedilol | 61 | 21 |
| Ezetimibe | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$458 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-19
- Last updated
- 2012-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salman Akhtar's NPI number?
- Salman Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639168966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salman Akhtar's specialty?
- Salman Akhtar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salman Akhtar located?
- Salman Akhtar's practice location on file with NPPES is 7020 Smoke Ranch Rd Ste 150, Las Vegas, NV 89128.
- What is Salman Akhtar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salman Akhtar is (702) 366-9522.
- Does Salman Akhtar accept Medicare?
- Salman Akhtar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salman Akhtar's NPI active?
- Yes — Salman Akhtar's NPI (1639168966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.